ACA Applauds FCC For Short Postponement Of HD Set-Top Home Networking Mandate For Small Operators

PITTSBURGH,
November 28, 2012 - American Cable Association President and
CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement after the Federal
Communications Commission's decision to provide small cable operators an
additional three months to come into compliance with the recordable, IP-based
output requirement for HD set-top boxes beyond the 18-month extension granted
to the entire industry:

"The American Cable Association applauds the FCC for recognizing that
smaller operators have historically had difficulty complying with equipment
mandates when facing the same deadline as larger operators. Instead of requiring small and medium-sized
operators to file costly waivers in response to equipment shortages in the
market, the FCC did the right thing by simply setting the deadline three months
later for these operators.

"The FCC's decision is an excellent example of smart public policy, and
ACA commends the FCC for granting an 18-month extension to the entire industry
as well."

About the American Cable Association:Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is
a trade organization representing about 850 smaller and medium-sized,
independent cable companies who provide broadband services for more than 7.4
million cable subscribers primarily located in rural and smaller suburban
markets across America. Through active participation in the regulatory
and legislative process in Washington, D.C., ACA's members work together to
advance the interests of their customers and ensure the future competitiveness
and viability of their business. For more information, visit http://www.americancable.org/

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